Big weekend on the French circuit with several P1000 on the agenda. Between Nîmes , Lésigny et Vernon The favorites generally lived up to expectations, with some close finals and several confirmations of form.
Cancel / Forichon solid in Nîmes
Au P1000 men from Nîmes , Ludovic Cancel / Paul Forichon The number 1 seeds lived up to expectations. In the final, they dominated Louis Jover / Pedro Diaz Torregrosa , seeded 3, with a score of 7 / 6 6 / 3 .
The first set was very close, played in fast conditions and with quite a bit of wind. Neither pair managed to break serve, and it all came down to a tiebreak, which they won. 7-4 by Cancel / Forichon. Behind, the number 1 seed quickly took the lead in the second set, with a Paul Forichon very effective in these conditions thanks to its left paw.
A controlled victory for the favorites, who had already had to work hard in the semi-final against Timéo Fonteny / Tom Taieb , beaten 5/7 6/2 6/4 Forichon wins his second P1000 of the season while Cancel secures his first title of the year .
Bougon/Gontier, bosses among the ladies in Nîmes
In the ladies' table P1000 from Nîmes , Joana Bougon / Carla Gontier They lived up to their status as number 1 seeds perfectly. In the final, they dominated. Lienard / Sorel , seeded 2, with a score of 6 / 2 6 / 1 .
A tournament controlled from start to finish for Bougon/Gontier, who were rarely troubled throughout the weekend. Joana Bougon , it's a second P1000 title this season . For Carla Gontier , above all, it's an important moment: his first P1000 in my career .
Cazaban / Rubio: a nail-biting finish in Lésigny
Au P1000 Lésigny , Hugo Cazaban / Raphaël Rubio , the number 1 seed, had to fight for their title in a thrilling final against Gautier Boutel / Yannouk Henrion , seeded 4th: 6/2 6/7 6/4 .
After a controlled first set, Cazaban/Rubio seemed headed for a more comfortable victory. But Boutel/Henrion reignited the final in a thrilling second set, notably saving two match points before winning the tie-break.
In the third set, the number 1 seed managed to regain his composure, break serve at the crucial moment, and close out the match. With this victory, Cazaban / Rubio win their second P1000 together this season , after their title in Castres.
Duchêne / Tonda dominate Vernon
Au P1000 women's tournament at TC Vernon , Alexise Duchêne / Charlyne Tonda They too lived up to expectations. As the number 1 seeds, they triumphed in the final against Laura Robineau / Marine Fontaine , seeded 2, with a score of 7 / 5 6 / 0 .
The first set was close, but Duchêne/Tonda made the difference at 6/5 , before completely dominating the second set. They haven't lost a single set in the tournament and have only conceded one 10 games in four matches .
A very clean run for the number 1 seed, who wins his second P1000 of the year .
Favorites at the rendezvous
The outcome of the weekend is clear: the top seeds delivered. Cancel / Forichon , Bougon / Gontier , Cazaban / Rubio et Duchêne / Tonda They all embraced their status, even if some had to fight to the very end.
A busy weekend on the French circuit, with important titles, confirmations, and several pairs continuing to build momentum. P1000 .
I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !
































































































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